“The only thing that is equal to the dangers, despair, and economic destruction is the immense opportunity,” says. Zeb Smathers, the mayor of Canton.
Local leaders are at the very beginning of a long process that will turn the closing of the mill into an opportunity, not just for Canton but for all of North Carolina.
Jack Hoke, the executive director of the N.C. School Superintendents’ Association, was awarded the 2023 Champion for Children Award.
Schools in Jones County recently had a West African dance program. Caroline Parker/EducationNC
What does the closure of Canton Mills mean for licensed child care in Haywood and Buncombe counties? We're not sure, but here's where things stand now.
EdExplainer | The state of licensed child care in Haywood and Buncombe counties
The closure of Canton Mills, putting 1,100 people out of work, raises questions about the state of child care in the area.
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Legislation that gets an upvote on Jones Street in Raleigh eventually trickles down to a child’s school, but how does it happen? #nced
Bill to law to classroom: How do we get there from here?
How does education legislation get from Jones Street to Junior's classroom? The process involves stakeholders from legislators to teachers.
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An ongoing public humanities project at UNC-Chapel Hill left one participant asking, "So what are we reading next?" Learn how humanities can be sustained through public engagement.
Perspective | The future of humanities is public
Experts from UNC-Chapel Hill make the case for universities prioritizing public engagement in humanities in their communities.
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